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SS53 MHS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

253,210 mi
Last recorded253,210 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS53 MHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 253,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/o and n/s wheel arhes slight damage and taped.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 248,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 243,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 236,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in front of rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 234,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 229,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 229,226 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill/side body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 223,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 215,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 208,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 203,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 197,426 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Jan 2012 191,929 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 189,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 183,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 177,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 176,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 161,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner cv jiont gaiter split

Fail 21 Jan 2008 161,923 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front inner cv jiont gaiter split

Pass 17 Jan 2007 123,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,316 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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SS53 MHS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS53 MHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SS53 MHS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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